A short trekking in Borneo primary rain forest to experience and enjoy an adventure trip, it is set up to whom looking for the real one
Samarinda, East Borneo Culture and River trip with fresh dolphin
It is located in the east of Kalimantan / Borneo most popular with
major activities of the river tourism movement specially in
exploring the Dayak tribe. The east Kalimantan or Borneo is nowadays
know as the most industrially advanced province of Kalimantan. Its
population is less than two million, and the density figure of seven
people per kilometre is among the lowest of Indonesia, although
relatively high for Kalimantan. More than 80 percent of the area, or
over 17 million hectares is covered by forest. This is where the
"Black Orchid" and many other orchid varieties grow within the
sheltered confines of nature reserves.
The Banjarese and Kutainese are mostly the coastal population,
living in towns and cities. The Dayak peoples form the overwhelming
majority of the population of the hinterland, who live in longhouses
called umaq daru.
Samarinda - Samarinda is known for its fine sarong cloth. The city
shows some signs of being the capital of a prosperous province. New
government offices and public buildings are rising everywhere.
Samarinda has a number of modest but comfortable hotels.
Balikpapan - Balikpapan, the centre of Kalimantan's oil industry is
also the gateway to East Kalimantan with air and sea connections to
Jakarta and other major points in Indonesia. Even the trip to
Samarinda, begins in Balikpapan. Living up to its importance,
Balikpapan has a number of good hotels, including one of
international standard, as well as recreation facilities. It has the
second busiest airport in the nation after Jakarta, due to its
strategic position.
Tenggarong - Tenggarong, up the Mahakam river from Samarinda, is the
capital of the Kutai regency and was once the seat of the Kutai
sultanate. The Sultan's palace on the riverside is now a museum
where the old royal paraphernalia are kept, as well as an excellent
collection of antique Chinese ceramics. Dayak statues can be admired
in the yard. A curious thing about the royal paraphernalia is that
they display a strong resemblance with Java's court tradition.
12 Days / 11 Nights
East Borneo Trekking
Start / Finish: Balikpapan Airport, East Kalimantan
Tour Code: KNLR-EBJT-12D
Departure: Daily.
Itinerary
DAY 01: BALIKPAPAN / SAMARINDA
Arrival at Sepinggan airport in Balikpapan before afternoon, meeting
service and transfer by public bus to Samarinda. On board on public
boat (river taxi). Meals provided, overnight on boat.
DAY 02: SAMARINDA / LONG BAGUN
At 07.00 am cruise up Mahakam river to Long Bagun in 2 days/1 night
trip by the same boat. Meals and overnight are provided on boat.
DAY 03: MAHAKAM RIVER / LONG BAGUN
We Will reach Long Bagun at late afternoon (20.30 pm). Keep stay at
public boat until morning. Dinner and overnight are provided on
boat.
DAY 04: LONG BAGUN / TIONG OHANG
Depart to Tiong Ohang by public long boat in 6 hours, through the
rapids. Lunch enroute, dinner and overnight at local house in Tiong
Ohang.
DAY 05: TIONG OHANG / MUARA HUBUNG / ATIKOP HILL / MUARA SAITE
Ride the motorized canoe passing several small rapids in 2 hours to
Muara Hubung. Start to trek and climb the Atikop hill, approximately
5 hours to reach the campsite at Muara Saite. Porter will set up a
simple tent with waterproof awning. Meals prepared, and overnight in
tent.
DAY 06: MUARA SAITE / BEKANA /ARINGE
Through primary rain forest, the trek is going deeper. Our next
jungle camping is in Aringe. Meals prepared, and overnight in tent.
DAY 07: ARINGE
Today activity is holding around campsite to enjoy your time in the
forest. Meals prepared, and overnight in tent.
DAY 08: ARINGE / MUARA SAITE
We Will be trekking back to Muara Saite before reach Muara Hubung.
Meals prepared, and overnight in tent.
DAY 09: MUARA SAITE / MUARA HUBUNG / TIONG BUU
Arrival in Muara Hubung, will continue the trip to Tiong Buu by
motorized canoe. Meals prepared, and overnight in local house.
DAY 10: TIONG BUU / LONG BAGUN
Downstream Mahakam river to Long Bagun by long boat. Meals prepared,
and overnight in local house.
DAY 11: LONG BAGUN / SAMARINDA
Depart to Samarinda in the morning by public river taxi and will
arrive in the next morning. Meals and overnight are provided on boat
DAY 12: SAMARINDA / BALIKPAPAN
Once arrive in Samarinda will proceed to Balikpapan by public bus
for 2,5 hours drive.
what does included, what does NOT included and prices are upon request: Please email us directly.
What to bring
Travel bag, sleeping bag, rain coat, suntan lotion, hat, T-Shirt,
paddling/beach sandals, comfortable walking/trekking shoes with
extra socks, binocular, flash light with extra bulb and batteries,
Camera + extra films, towels, swimsuit, mosquito/insect repellent,
personal medicine, for souvenirs and other personal expenses please
bring Rupiah.
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